Elementary Teacher Grades 2-6, Lower Academy (K-8)

Be an Elementary Teacher (Grade 2-6) at RISE Prep Academies. RISE Prep Academies knows that educator quality is the most important factor driving scholar achievement. We are seeking educators who believe strongly in our mission and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for themselves scholars families and colleagues. We hire smart driven people who are relentless in their work and have the characteristics and experiences necessary to deliver ambitious results for scholars. RISE Prep Academies prioritizes professional development and growth for each of its educators.

About RISE Prep Academies

RISE Prep Academies is a college preparatory K-12 public charter school network based in Woonsocket Rhode Island where college preparation begins in Kindergarten. Approved by the Rhode Island Board of Education in October 2014 we opened our doors to our founding class of kindergarteners in August 2015 and our founding High School class in August of 2024. Through a rigorous curriculum highly structured learning environment and character education RISE Prep Academies ensures that all Kindergarten through 12th grade students achieve the academic skills content knowledge and character required for the path to college or career. RISE Prep Academies is committed to establishing intentionally diverse schools that enroll from both urban and suburban communities. We believe that part of our mission is to teach the importance and value of diversity within classrooms and communities. RISE Prep curriculum will include a community engagement component to ensure habits of service helping and kindness are fostered within our students to shape engaged and caring members of their communities.

RISE Prep Academies is built upon six critical elements :

• A rigorous college preparatory program focused on literacy and math
• A joyful culture with structure and discipline
• Recruiting and developing excellent teachers
• An extended school day for scholars
• Partnerships with families and communities
• Use of data to strategically propel scholar achievement

All educators at RISE Prep Academies will :

Embody RISE Preps mission vision and RISE values (Respect Integrity Self-Determination Excellence)

Believe in the urgency and importance of providing an outstanding college preparatory academic and character education to all students

Take ownership for the achievement results of their students

Have a track record of producing dramatic demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in their current field

Work well within a team and approach all work with positivity and determination

Be goal-driven analytical problem solvers and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic

Promote continuous improvement by being self-reflective and open to feedback

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills

Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues

Responsibilities : The primary role of the Homeroom Teacher is to cultivate a college-preparatory and rigorous academic culture grounded in positive scholar-teacher relationships serve as the primary point of contact between school and homes and to provide high-quality grade-level instruction in Humanities and STEM to their class. Homeroom teachers are responsible for collaborating with content co-teachers to support differentiated instruction and ensure all scholars learning needs are met.

Specific roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

Implement RISE Prep Academies Academic Program to Ensure Strong Proficiency in Grade-Level Literacy and Math

Internalize and implement high-quality and standards-aligned curriculum and instructional materials grounded in the CCSS and RISE Preps scope and sequences : Grades 2-6 Humanities and STEM

Uphold the belief that providing access to grade-level materials supplemented with strategic just-in-time supports such as scaffolds and targeted interventions is the most effective way to meet the diverse needs of learners in the K-12 classroom

Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of different learners including providing relevant accommodations where appropriate and adapting curricular resources to meet the specific individual needs of scholars including those with IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans and Multilingual Learners (MLLs)

Foster a Joyful School Community and Structured Learning Environment

Establish a positive and supportive culture of learning and achievement that cultivates scholar interest in content area and reinforces the value and relevance of the learning done in class by connecting content to real-world applications and careers in the field wherever possible

Create and maintain clear expectations routines and procedures to effectively and proactively manage classroom / scholar behavior and efficiently use instructional time to maximize scholar learning

Consistently implement school-wide systems and employ classroom systems aligned to the schools and RISE Academies vision including support a morning meeting / advisory structure aligned to Move this World across K-8

Use Data to Inform Instruction Support the Range of Learner Needs and Achieve High Levels of Success in the RISE Prep Academies Classroom :

Engage in cycles of data collection review action planning and progress monitoring with coach members of content / grade-level teams and / or members of the school / RISE Prep Academies leadership to ensure scholar mastery of grade-level standards and expectations

Utilize formative and summative assessments of student mastery to drive instructional planning and provide feedback to scholars

Demonstrate a Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Development as a Professional

Use feedback to make productive changes in performance and continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices and job-related tasks

Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training professional development and learning activities to increase impact as an educator

Communicate and Collaborate with Critical Stakeholders and Colleagues to Ensure a Well-Rounded Scholar Experience

Communicate with families and teachers about scholar progress on a regular basis

Work collaboratively with co-teacher(s) and grade / content team to align supports and ensure a positive scholar experience

Participate in additional activities including field trips intensive academic support sessions and other required programs and events as needed throughout year outside of the established school day

Qualifications :

Required :

Candidates must have a Bachelors Degree

Current teaching certification or enrollment coursework leading to teaching certification see for more information

Enrollment or completion of required Science of Reading training in alignment with the Rhode Island Rights to Read Act; Awareness or Proficiency based on role

Exceptional verbal and written communication in English

Technological proficiency and comfort with using online platforms

Preferred :

Experience and comfort with High-Quality Instructional Materials (e.g. K-8 : Eureka / Eureka Math 2 Wit & Wisdom Amplify Science etc. 9-12 : StudySync Illustrative Math etc.)

Familiarity with Teach Like a Champion and other effective instructional practices for instructional delivery and classroom management

Prior teaching experience with measurable results

Strong interpersonal communication skills and personal organizational systems particularly pertaining to time and task management

Certification or Endorsement in Special Education Multilingual Learner Literacy / Dyslexia etc.

Fluency in a language other than English particularly languages spoken by RISE Prep families (e.g. Spanish Arabic French Wolof etc.)

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. Additionally RISE Prep offers childcare reimbursement MLL certification fellowship pathways tuition reimbursement investments in Special Education certification in addition to a vacation package. Final salary will be determined by years of experience education and current certification. Final salary will be determined by years of experience education and current certification.

Be Part of the RISE Prep Team Apply Today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For more information about our school or career opportunities at RISE Prep visit our website :

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1